Mattel Launches New Barbie Dolls Made from Recycled Plastic
Barbie is going green. Mattel, the company behind Barbie, has announced that it is doing its part to save the planet. By launching
Barbie Loves the Ocean, Mattel is working towards its goal of having 100% recycled, recyclable, or bio-based plastic materials in all its products and packagingby 2030. Barbie Loves the Ocean is three dolls and a beach shackthat are made from over 90% recycled plastic. Mattel is combining the color pink, most associated with Barbie, with the color green, which stands for protecting the planet. Also, a Barbie Vlogs episode will teach young fans how to take care of our planet. This way, kids will get educated on sustainable practices in an easily digestibleway.
Researchers in the Netherlands Develop Virtually Painless Needle-Free Injections
In the year 2021, people all over the world got the vaccine against COVID-19. However, many people are deathlyafraid of needles, so they refused to get any of the vaccines.
In the Netherlands, a group of researchers has been working around the clock on virtually painless needle-free injections. This can ease the fear of needles and help more people stay safe. A “Bubble Gun” uses lasersto push dropletsthrough the outer layer of skin. This process does not cause pain because nerve endings are not touched. Also, the process is faster than a mosquito bite and the skin does not get damaged. This invention can prevent contaminationfrom dirty needles, reduce medical waste, and help more people get vaccinated.
